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VWZ MEH 60
Installation instructions and instructions for use
For the competent person and the operator
Installation instructions and instructions for use
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1 Safety .......................................................................3
1.1 Intended use .............................................................31.2 Symbols used ............................................................31.3 Qualifi cations .............................................................31.4 General safety advices ..............................................31.5 Intended use .............................................................41.6 Rules and regulations ..............................................41.7 CE Mark ....................................................................5
2 Notes on the documentation ..................................6
2.1 Observe other applicable documents ........................62.2 Storing documents ....................................................62.3 Validity of the instructions ..........................................6
3 Description of the product .....................................6
3.1 Product structure .......................................................63.2 Type designation and serial number .........................63.3 Data plate description ...............................................6
4 Mounting and installation .......................................7
4.1 Preparing the mounting and installation ....................74.2 Mounting the product ................................................84.3 Hydraulic installation .................................................84.4 Electrical Installation .................................................94.5 Cableway and passage ........................................... 11
5 Start up ...................................................................12
5.1 Purging the appliance .............................................125.2 Installing the casing .................................................135.3 Handing over the product to the user ......................13
6 Repair work ............................................................13
6.1 Spare parts ..............................................................136.2 Draining the product ................................................136.3 Resetting the Electrical back-up heater ..................136.4 Checking tightness ..................................................146.5 Checking the electrical installation ..........................14
7 Decommissioning .................................................14
8 Recycling and disposal ........................................14
9 Technical data ......................................................14
Table of contents
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SAFETY1 Safety
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1.1 Intended use
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
1.2 Symbols used
The warning notes are classifi ed in accordance with the severity of the possible danger using the following warning signs and signal words.
Warning symbol Explanation
aDanger! Immediate danger to life or risk of severe personal injury.
eDanger!Risk of death from electric shock.
aWarning!Risk of minor personal injury.
bCaution!Risk of material or environmental damage.
1.3 Qualifi cations
Any work carried out must be by suitably qualifi ed personnel.
► Incorrect installation can cause damage to the unit, to the site or injury to others.
1.4 General safety advices
1.4.1 Danger to life by electric shock
Touching live connections can cause serious personal injury.
► Before carrying out any work on the product, switch off the power supply.
► Secure the power supply against being switched on again.
1.4.2 Danger to life due to missing or not properly working safety devices
Missing safety devices can cause life-threatening scalding and other injuries, for example by burst pipes.
The information contained in this document do not show all schemes required for a professional installation of safety devices.
► Install the necessary safety devices in the system.
► Inform the user about the function and location of safety devices.
► Observe the relevant national and international laws, standards and guidelines.
1.4.3 Risk of material damage by additives in the heating water
Frost and corrosion protection agents can cause changes to seals, noise during heating mode and may lead to other consequential damage.
► Do not use any unsuitable frost or corrosion protection agents.
1.4.4 Risk of material damage caused by unsuitable tools
The use of unsuitable tools or improper use thereof may cause damage, such as gas or water leaks.
► When tightening or loosening threaded connections, always use suitable opened spanners, but do not use pipe wrenches, extensions, etc.
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SAFETY1.4.5 Risk of structural damages by
escaping water
Incorrect installation can cause leakages.
► Make sure there are no stresses in the hydraulic lines.
► Correctly position the seals.
1.5 Intended use
The product is a state-of-the-art product which has been constructed in accordance with recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, there is still a risk of injury or death to the user or others or of damage to the product and other property in the event of improper use or use for which it is not intended.
The appliance is intended to be used for booster heating in systems used with a heat pump.
Intended use includes the following:
- observing the included operating, installation and maintenance instructions for this product and any other parts and components of the system
- installing and fi tting the product in accordance with the product and system approval
- complying with all of the inspection and maintenance conditions listed in the instructions.
The appliance should be installed in a place where it will not be exposed to damp or water splashes. Comply with the electrical protection index (IP) shown in the technical data.
Any other use than the use described in the instructions at hand or any use extending the described use is not intended.
Any direct commercial or industrial use is also deemed to be improper.
1.6 Rules and regulations
1.6.5.1 IMPORTANT
Where no British Standards exists, materials and equipment should be fi t for their purpose and of suitable quality and workmanship.
The installation of this heating appliance must be carried out by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive and in accordance with the rules in force in the countries of destination.
Manufacturer’s instructions must not be taken as overriding statutory requirements.
1.6.5.2 Statutory Requirements
In GB, the installation of the heating appliance must be carried out by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive and as described in the following regulations:- The manufacturer’s instructions supplied.- The appropriate Buildings Regulations either The Building Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland).- The Water Supply (water fi ttings) Regulations 1999 and water byelaws 2000, Scotland.- The Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).- Any electrical work must conform to BS 7671 and where applicable Part P of the building regulations.
Where no specifi c instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.
In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent person approved at the time by the Health and Safety Executive and installed in accordance with the current edition of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for Electrical Installation.
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SAFETYGB: the following Codes of Practice apply: BS4814, BS6798, BS5440 Part 1 and 2, BS5546 Part 1, BS5449, BS6891, BS6700, BS7074 Part 1 and 2, BS7593, BS7671.IE: I.S.813, BS5546, BS 5449, BS 7074, BS 7593.
NOTE: For further information, see the current issue of the Building Regulations, approved document L1 ( in the UK) and the following current issues of:1) Central heating system specifi cation (CheSS) and2) Controls for domestic central heating system and hot water. BRECSU.
1.6.5.3 Heating System
In GB, it is necessary to comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (for Scotland, the Water Byelaws 2000, Scotland). To comply with the Water regulations your attention is drawn to: The Water Regulations guide published by the Water Regulations Advisory Service (WRAS) gives full details of the requirements.
In IE, the requirements given in the current edition of I.S.813 “Domestic Gas Installations” and the current Building Regulations must be followed.
1.6.5.4 Electrical Supply
The heating appliance MUST be earthed. All system components shall be of an approved type and all wiring to current I.E.E. wiring regulations. External wiring must be correctly earthed, polarised and in accordance with the relevant standards.
In GB, this is BS 7671.In IE, this is the current edition of ETCI rules.
The heating appliance MUST be connected to a permanent 230V ac, 50Hz supply.Connection of the whole electrical system of the heating appliance, including any heating controls, to the electrical supply MUST be through one common isolator and must be fused 30 Amp maximum.
Isolation should be by a double pole switched fused spur box, with a minimum gap of 3mm for both poles. The fused spur box should be
readily accessible and preferably adjacent to the appliance. It should be identifi ed as to its use.
Alternatively connection can be made through an unswitched shuttered socket and 3A fused 3-pin plug both to the current issue of BS 1363, provided they are not used in a room containing a bath or shower.Wiring to the heating appliance must be PVC 85OC insulated cable, not less than 3 G4.
1.6.5.5 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Under Section 6 of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to provide information on substances hazardous to health. The adhesives and sealants used in this appliance are cured and give no known hazard in this state.
1.7 CE Mark
The CE mark indicates that the appliances described in this manual are in compliance with the following directives :
- Directive 2006/95/EC of the Council with amendments "Directive Concerning Electrical Equipment for Use Within Specifi c Voltage Limits" (Low voltage directive)
- Directive 2004/108/EC of the Council with amendments "Directive Concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility"
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NOTES ON THE DOCUMENTATION2 Notes on the documentation
2.1 Observe other applicable documents
► Observe absolutely all operating and installation instructions enclosed with the product, for the various parts and components of the system.
2.2 Storing documents
► Pass these instructions and all other applicable documents to the system user.
The system user should retain these instructions so that they are available when required.
2.3 Validity of the instructions
These instructions apply exclusively to:
Product Type designation Article numberVWZ MEH 60 6 kW 0020145030
3 Description of the product
3.1 Product structure
3.1.1 Electrical Module
1
AB
1 Temperature Sensor pocket
A Heat input from the heat pump
B Heat outlet towards the installation
3.2 Type designation and serial number
Data plate location:
1
1 Data plate
The type designation and the serial number are shown on the data plate.
3.3 Data plate description
The data plate certifi es the country where the product is intended to be installed.
The data plate contains the following data:
Abreviation/symbol Description
Country code: "GB"
Country where the product is intended to be installed
Serial-no Commercial name of the product and its serial number
PSH minPSH max
Central heating maximum and minimum hydraulic pressure
V/Hz Electrical voltage / frequencyI max Maximum CurrentP max Maximum absorbed powerIP Index of electrical protection
See chapter "CE Mark"
See chapter "Recycling and disposal "
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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION4 Mounting and installation
i NotesAll the drawings dimensions are shown in mm.
4.1 Preparing the mounting and installation
4.1.1 Delivery and installation on site
4.1.1.1 Unpack
► Remove the product from its box.
► Remove the protective fi lm from all parts of the product.
4.1.1.2 Check scope of delivery
► Please check the scope of delivery for completeness.
- 1 Electrical module
- 1 temperature sensor
- 1 accessories bag
- 1 bag of documents (1 operating and installation)
4.1.2 Observing distances and mounting clearances
4.1.2.1 Product and connection dimensions
452
140 140
87 101
447
40
50 50
4.1.2.2 Distance to infl ammable parts
► Make sure that no item that can easily catch fi re is in direct contact with the components, which may reach a temperature greater than 80°C.
► Make sure that there is a minimum distance of 200 mm between items that can easily catch fi re and the hot surfaces.
4.1.2.3 Mounting clearances
► Ensure the distances indicated on the diagram.
This will ensure that the connections to the water can be accessed and inspected.
Additional clearances around the appliance may be advantageous for its installation and maintenance.
20mini.
20mini.
20 min
i.10
0m
ini.
>600*
i Notes* Clearance necessary for the installation or maintenance of the appliance.
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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION4.1.3 Considering the product location
4.1.3.1 Surrounding conditions
► Ensure that the room in which the appliance is installed is not heated to the maximum recommended room temperature.Recommended room temperature: 25°C.
► Do not install the product above another product that could damage it (for example, above a cooker that might emit steam or grease) or in a room, which has a lot of dust in the atmosphere which is corrosive.
► Make sure that the room where you want to fi t the product is suffi ciently protected against frost.
4.1.3.2 Properties of the mounting surface
► Before choosing a site for the product, carefully read the safety warnings and instructions in the operating instructions and installation instructions.
► Ensure that the wall to which the product will be mounted on is structurally safe in order to support the weight of the product.
4.2 Mounting the product
4.2.1 Removing the casing
1
1 Front casing
► Remove the front casing (1).
4.2.2 Wall-mounting of the product
a Danger!Danger to life if the load-bearing capacity of the fixing elements used is insufficient!If the fixing elements do not have suf-ficient load-bearing capacity, the prod-uct can come loose and fall down.
►When fitting the product, ensure that the fixing elements have a sufficient load-bearing capacity.
► Determine the assembly location.
► Drill the holes to receive the fastenings (see chapter 4.1).
► Fix the hanging bracket on the wall.
1
1 Hanging bracket
► Lifting the product into position, lean the top of the product slightly to the wall and position just above the hanging bracket.
► Lower the product slowly and engage onto the hanging bracket.
► The product is for internal installation only.
4.3 Hydraulic installation
b Caution!Risk of damage caused by con-taminated lines!Foreign bodies such as welding remnants, sealing residue or dirt in the supply lines can cause damage to the product.
►Flush the supply lines thoroughly before installation.
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b Caution!Risk of damage caused by heat transfer when soldering.Heat that is transferred during sol-dering can cause damage (expanded) polypropylene around electrical modul and to the seals in the service valves.
►Protect (expanded) polypropylene of electrical modul ►Do not solder the connection pieces if the connection pieces are screwed to the service valves.
b Caution!Risk of damage due to corrosion.If plastic pipes that pass oxygen are used in the heating installation, this may corrode or sludge up the appliance’s heating circuit or the appliance itself.
► If you use plastic pipes that pass oxygen in the heating installation, add a corrosion inhibitor to the cir-cuit water.
1
2
100105
1 Installation output 1" 2 Heat pump input 1"
► Only use the original seals supplied with the appliance.
► Connect the heating circuit as specifi ed.
4.4 Electrical Installation
i NotesThe electrical power cable is not supplied with the appliance.
e Danger!Risk of electric shock due to an improper electrical connection!Improper electrical connection can cause electric shock or might nega-tively affect the operational safety of the product and might cause mate-rial damage.
►The electrical connection of the product must be carried out only by a suitably qualified person.
1 2
30 mm max.
1 Electrical wires 2 Insulation
When you connect the electrical wires to a connector on the electronic board:
► Keep a distance of a maximum of 30 mm between connector and the start of the insulation.
► If using single core wires are used ensure that they are wrapped together in an insulating sheath.
► Fix the cables in the cable-clamp on the Box.
4.4.1 Connecting the power input (mains connection)
The external wiring to be grounded. The polarity must be correct and consistent with the standards.
► Connect the appliance in accordance with the live and neutral connections.
The connecting cables between the electrical panel and the appliance must be :- adapted to a fi xed installation,- Electrical wires with adapated section linked to the power of the appliance.
► Connect the device to the electrical panel via an independent protection system (circuit breaker with a separation of at least 3 mm between each contact).
Additional protection may be required during the installation to ensure overvoltage category II.
Switching devices from the mains supply must allow complete failure of the supply according to the requirements of the overvoltage category III.
Component Supply voltage(mini section of cable)
Mono supply cable
6 kW 230 V (3 x 4 mm²)4 kW 230 V (3 x 2,5 mm²)
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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION3-phase supply cable 400 V (5 x 1,5 mm²)Heating element relay cable 230 V (3 x 0,75 mm²)
3
2
1
1 Electrical casing
2 230 V electrical connection label
3 400 V electrical connection label
b Caution!Risk of damage from too great voltage.At mains voltages higher than 253 V, electronic components may be destroyed.
►Make sure that the rated voltage of the mains is 230 V.
b Caution!Risk of damage from too great voltage.At mains voltages higher than 400 V, electronic components may be destroyed.
►Make sure that the rated voltage of the mains is 400 V.
► Connect alimentation cables of product on the electrical panel of installation.
4.4.1.1 Method of collection of electrical cables
C
AB
4.4.1.2 230 V connection - Cable routing 6 kW
b Caution!
►Comply with the instructions on the label affixed inside the electri-cal casing.
02 01N 1 2L1L2N1 L3 LLN L
3G4
321
1
1 Protection mini. 30A
4.4.1.3 230 V connection - Cable routing 4 kW
b Caution!
►Comply with the instructions on the label affixed inside the electrical casing.
b Caution!
►For 230V connection, you must remove the shunts between L2 and L3.
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02 01L1L2N1 L3
1
1 Protection mini. 20A
4.4.1.4 400 V connection
b Caution!
►Comply with the instructions on the label affixed inside the electri-cal casing.
b Caution!
►For 400V connection, you must remove the shunts.
02 01L1L2N1 L3
1
1 Protection mini. 10A
4.4.2 Command relay connection
4.4.2.1 With 2 kW electrical booster
NN 1L2L1 L3 2
1
2
4.4.2.2 With 4 kW electrical booster
NN 1 2L2L1 L31
2
4.4.2.3 With 6 kW electrical booster
NN 1 2L2L1 L3
1
23
4.4.2.4 With multi-stage booster
NN 1 2L2L1 L3
1
2
4kW2kW
1 Electrical booster module
2 Towards command relay
3 Electrical shunt
4.5 Cableway and passage
i NotesThe cables must pass through the openings provided for this purpose.
1 2
1 Passage for power cables and relay command cables
2 Temperature probe cable passage
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START UP
b Caution!Risk of material damage
►Comply with electrical cable routing ►Avoid any contact with hot parts (heating coil). ► Keep a distance of 10mm between connecting cables and metallic elements that are a heat source. ►To guarantee the minimum tension at the cables, the screwed connections on the power supply cable and the relay control cable must be tightened sufficiently.Strain relief: 100N (10kg)
1
2
3
1 Power cable (*)
2 Relay command cable (*)
3 Temperature probe cable (Sensor included no mounting)
(*) Not included
i NotesThe temperature probe must be assembled using thermal paste for good heat transfer.
5 Start up
► For fi lling, refer to the installation instructions of the heat pump.
► Check the electrical and water installation.
► Check all connections for leaks..
► Fill the heating installation.
► Purge your heating system.
► Replace the power.
e Danger!Risk of death from electric shock!
► Before carrying out the following work, ensure that the product has been disconnected from the power supply.
5.1 Purging the appliance
1
1 Air vent
► Open the air vent (1), when fi lling the heating circuit with water.
b Caution!Risk of damage in case of bad purge!If air purging is not done properly, this may cause damage to the electrical heating element.
► Make sure the heating circuit is properly purged air.
b Caution!Risk of material damage
► When purging the air from the resistance, avoid all risk of water projection onto the electrical components.
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REPAIR WORK5.2 Installing the casing
1
1 Front casing
► Put the front casing back on
5.3 Handing over the product to the user
After completing the installation:
► Answer any questions the user may have.
► Draw special attention to the safety instructions which the user must follow.
6 Repair work
e Danger!Risk of death from electric shock!Touching live connections may cause serious personal injury.
►Switch off the electrical supply during the maintenance operation.
6.1 Spare parts
► In case you need spare parts during maintenance or repair, exclusively use genuine Vaillant spare parts.
The genuine component parts of the product have been certifi ed together with the product in the course of the CE conformity check. If you do not use certifi ed genuine Vaillant spare parts during maintenance or repair, the CE conformity of the product will expire. That is why we imperatively recommend to install genuine Vaillant spare parts.
6.2 Draining the product
b Caution!Risk of material damage
►Avoid all risk of water projection onto the electrical components.
2
1
1 Air vent 2 Drainage plug
► Open the appliance's drainage plug (2).
► Open the appliance's air vent (1).
6.3 Resetting the Electrical back-up heater
b Caution!Risk of material damage
►For this measure, an advance check is required and this must only be carried out by a competent person.
In case of an abnormal increase in water temperature, the heating element's safety thermostat may be triggered (Refer to the installation manual control box).
It has to be reset manually.
i NotesLet the heating element cool before resetting.
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DECOMMISSIONING
1
1 Reset button
► Press the reset button (1).
6.4 Checking tightness
► Check the water-tightness of the system.
6.5 Checking the electrical installation
► Check the electrical installation observing all relevant regulations.
6.5.2.1 Checking the cables
► If the power cable of this product is damaged, then to prevent danger, only the manufacturer, the after-sales service or similarly qualifi ed persons shall replace the power cable.
► When replacing the power cable see chapter 4.4 and 4.5.
7 Decommissioning
► Isolate the product from the power mains.
► Drain the appliance (see chapter 6.2).
► De-install the product.
► Recycle or dispose the product and its components (see chapter 8).
8 Recycling and disposal
► The competent person who installed your product is responsible for the disposal of the packaging.
If the product is identifi ed with this symbol:
► In this case, do not dispose of the product with household waste.
► Instead, hand in the product to a collection centre for old electrical or electronic appliances.
If the product contains batteries that are marked with this symbol, these batteries may contain substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment.
► In this case, dispose of the batteries at a collection point for batteries.
9 Technical data
Description UnitNet Weight kg 4Central heating maximum hydraulic pressure (PSH max)
bar 3.0
Mpa 0.3
Central heating minimum hydraulic pressure (PSH min)
bar 0.5
Mpa 0.05
ElectricalVoltage / frequency V~/Hz 230/50 230/50 400/50Maximum absorbed power (P max) kW 6 4 6
Maximum Current (I max) A 30 20 10Index of electrical protection IP X4
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